Mont Vibert Woods is a small plot in St Ouen, near Grève de Lecq, that was gifted to us in December 2020 as Côtil de Vibert. In late 2022 we agreed a three-year deal with Rossborough Insurance that would provide funding and volunteer support to rejuvenate what was unattended land.

Since then, the area has been transformed. Where once it was full of sycamores, it’s now thriving with native species such as bird cherry, sweet chestnut, field maple, hazel, holly and oak, all of which provide superior habitat for local wildlife.

We’ve also carried out various other improvements, including creating terraces to reduce soil erosion, levelling ground for a new picnic table, replacing a storm-damaged fence with triple-lined hedgerow and of course building and extending a dead hedge – a hedge made from deadwood, which is particularly beneficial to biodiversity. You can read more about the benefits of deadwood here.

The endgame for Mont Vibert Woods is to see it rewilded, full of native trees and colourful flora while teeming with wildlife. Biodiversity surveys to date, not to mention the eye test, indicate we’re well on track.

Thanks to Rossborough Insurance for supporting this fantastic and successful initiative.

Visit Mont Vibert Woods

From Grève de Lecq, head up Mont de Ste Marie past the Moulin de Lecq. After about 1.5km turn into the narrow Mont Vibert on the right, opposite a pumping station. Mont Vibert Woods is on the left after about 150m, opposite a hut and the side of a valley.

If you’re coming from St Peter (as is likely), Mont Vibert is on your left as Mont de Ste Marie flattens out.

There’s room for one car to park near the bottom of Mont Vibert, otherwise you’re looking at a 10-15 minute walk from Grève de Lecq.

If you’re using an app, make sure you have the right Mont Vibert. St Ouen has two!

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